Evan Elsley is a highly experienced violin educator, currently an adjunct violin lecturer at UNSW School of Music and Music Education. With decades of professional experience, he has taught students at tertiary level, conducted masterclasses for teaching organisations, and held the position of Director of Strings at prestigious private schools in England and Australia. He also contributed to establishing the business model for peripatetic instrumental teaching in regional centres, through grants from the Australian Arts Council and the NSW Premier's Department. Evan is an awarded AMEB Examiner, registered with the Duke of Edinburgh scheme, has examined HSC performances, and has conducted youth orchestras. Evan's students have successfully won millions of dollars in awards, and scholarships. As a sought-after strings adjudicator and examiner, teachers regularly send their students to him for individual masterclasses. He is a non-selective teacher.

VIOLIN DIPLOMA BOOK

Using original research, Evan Elsley delves into the essence of intuitive technical talent, and the practicalities of how to think as a violinist. Referencing contrasting pedagogical approaches, from talent-driven master down teaching, to beginner up methods focused on grading criteria, the challenges faced by candidates in the exam room are demystified. Intonation woes to co-ordination issues are addressed with detailed solutions, adopting an informal, point-form approach for accessibility. 

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